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Nashiah Cotton

Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Private Residence Home Care
07.2019 - Current
  • Demonstrate proper safety practices per standards, policies, and procedures
  • Assists patient with daily activities including meals, bathing, toileting, and transportation
  • Manages patient possessions according to policy and procedure.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

Patient Care Technician

Lankenau Medical Center
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Demonstrates competence in performing treatment and testing procedures.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care and short-term care per day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
12.2026

Bachelor of Science in Finance -

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania
05.2021

Skills

  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Documentation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Companionship
  • Incident Reporting
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Time Management
  • CPR certification
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient Confidentiality

References

References given upon requests.

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Lankenau Medical Center
07.2020 - 07.2023

Caregiver

Private Residence Home Care
07.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Cedar Crest College

Bachelor of Science in Finance -

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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